Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.

Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024

UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024

Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up
13 September 2024

Crown Estate Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss developing offshore wind farms in partnership with Great British Energy. Catch up
03 September 2024

Environmental Audit Committee publishes ‘legacy’ report on 2019 Parliament
The Environmental Audit Committee has published a report reflecting on its activity throughout the 2019-2024 Parliament.
29 May 2024

MPs to hold a debate on an introduction of UK-made zero-emission buses
MPs to hold a debate on an introduction of UK-made zero-emission buses.
20 May 2024

Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
16 May 2024

Lords completes scrutiny of Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill
Members discuss passage of bill as draft legislation set to become law. Catch up
15 May 2024

Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill undergoes further Lords scrutiny
Members discuss changes to the list of livestock included in the bill in report stage. Catch up
09 May 2024

Fashion firms’ no-show branded “poor performance” by EAC Chair
The Chair has says he is “disappointed” in the 15 fashion firms who declined invitations
01 May 2024

Wet wipes ban: EAC Chair hails “positive step” but encourages further measures
Wet wipes ban: EAC Chair hails “positive step” but encourages further measures
24 April 2024

Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill begins detailed scrutiny in the Lords
Lords discuss banning flaring and venting for new offshore installations during line by line scrutiny of the bill. Catch up
24 April 2024

Is the Government doing enough to fix the UK’s rivers? Committee takes stock of water quality progress
Environmental Audit Committee announces follow-up to water quality inquiry
23 April 2024

MPs to hold a debate on the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty
MPs to hold a debate on the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty
22 April 2024

Baroness Young of Hornsey: Lord Speaker's Corner
Baroness Young speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith about her work tackling modern slavery, race and inequality in the creative sector, and why businesses should be held to account for their supply chains
17 April 2024